Wiser BT-20 Ridge Warden

[Oregonhuntrboi]

Got my email back. Sounds like it’s just a balance point issue since my arca is on the forend of the rifle.i guess I shouldn’t expect rrs anvil like stability out of such a lightweight head.

 

[bojangles808]

Got my email back. Sounds like it’s just a balance point issue since my arca is on the forend of the rifle.i guess I shouldn’t expect rrs anvil like stability out of such a lightweight head.

Interesting I'm still waiting to hear back. All I want is my rifle to do what he does at 5:31 in this vid as it seems like that's what is expected of the product. But when I get it tight enough to balance it doesn't pan. If it's loose enough to pan it doesn't lock in and balance on the tilt axis. This is on a couple different rifles including a 8.75 lb Tikka in a hnt26 with arca,( exactly what's shown in the youtube thumbnail) nothing crazy

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Got my email back. Sounds like it’s just a balance point issue since my arca is on the forend of the rifle.i guess I shouldn’t expect rrs anvil like stability out of such a lightweight head.

That’s what I wanted to as my rails are at the forend.
Cant stand one in the middle when I carry by hand.
Have to keep looking.

 

[bojangles808]

Got my email back. Sounds like it’s just a balance point issue since my arca is on the forend of the rifle.i guess I shouldn’t expect rrs anvil like stability out of such a lightweight head.

Weird I still haven't gotten a response but guess I'll continue to wait.

EDIT they got back to me saying they're in the area affected by the WA flooding and also moving in some new machines affecting service/production and would follow up.

 

[bojangles808]

Welp still waiting for them to follow up

Anyways in the meantime I've been messing with this a little bit. If I pan though quickly it unscrews sometimes, Is there a trick to get it more secure so it doesn't unscrew? I'd hate to have my rifle or spotter unscrew off this thing in the field and fall right off

 

[ChrisAU]

Welp still waiting for them to follow up

Anyways in the meantime I've been messing with this a little bit. If I pan though quickly it unscrews sometimes, Is there a trick to get it more secure so it doesn't unscrew? I'd hate to have my rifle or spotter unscrew off this thing in the field and fall right off

Tripod with a set screw on the mounting flange.

 

[bojangles808]

Tripod with a set screw on the mounting flange.

Hmm I running a sirui st124.



When I screw it in tight to the wiser it's not long enough to mate with the tripod



So I have been attaching jt with the tripod first and then screwing on the wiser. But the wiser then unscrews easily when panning I can't tighten it down like I can the tricer lp. Not sure where id utilize a set screw

 

[ChrisAU]

Hmm I running a sirui st124.

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When I screw it in tight to the wiser it's not long enough to mate with the tripod

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So I have been attaching jt with the tripod first and then screwing on the wiser. But the wiser then unscrews easily when panning I can't tighten it down like I can the tricer lp. Not sure where id utilize a set screw

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Ah I meant like this. This is an Aziak.

 

[sndmn11]

Hmm I running a sirui st124.

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When I screw it in tight to the wiser it's not long enough to mate with the tripod

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So I have been attaching jt with the tripod first and then screwing on the wiser. But the wiser then unscrews easily when panning I can't tighten it down like I can the tricer lp. Not sure where id utilize a set screw

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Try some double sided drywall tape on the flat surface?

 

[bojangles808]

Ah I meant like this. This is an Aziak.

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Thank you for clarifying I checked and have a second head with set screws but it's too wide to set with the wiser head.

 

[bojangles808]

Try some double sided drywall tape on the flat surface?

Thanks I will try that. Also reread the thread and saw some tips in a couple previous pages to try.

 

[bojangles808]

alright sent a follow up email to wiser yesterday as I hadn't heard anything for weeks and Shane got back to me right away. I kind of had the tension sorted with some of the tips shared previously in the thread but got the pan sorted by tightening the head down tighter using the paper trick and some pliers. it balances now parallel to the ground with multiple rifles and pans sufficiently.

 

[BackcountryLR]

I removed all the grease and used a graphite lube and liked it better. The screw for the tension was always in the exact wrong place for me so I loosened the knob until i could push the hex nut out and change the timing and then retightened. Feels like a different head. Very happy with it currently. I also have the Tricer LP and the Wiser Knighthawk and the Asiak Ridgeline along with the Backcountry. For backcountry elk hunts and day trips where I won’t glass as much I’ll run the Ridgeline system. For all other hunting I’ll use the Backcountry tripod with BT-20 head and move my other mini heads to window mounts.


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Older post but just wondering is there a certain graphite lube you prefer? Also how is it holding up? I just got one today.

 

[BackcountryLR]

Any updates on how this is holding up? Especially with dusty conditions? I just received one today and seems great just wondering on long term use.

 

[6.5x284]

Older post but just wondering is there a certain graphite lube you prefer? Also how is it holding up? I just got one today.

I just have a cheap graphite tube from Amazon. I didn’t have much hunting time this year so it got minimal running and I never go to use it below zero. I don’t think you would have any issues with grease until it’s really cold.


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[Lawnboi]

is this a viable alternative to an anvil? Or not even close?

 

[justadumbdude]

Personally, I never use the 3rd Leg tripod setup for shooting (that is going to be the weak link in your system, not the Ridge Warden).

For me, personally, if I've already got the whole Quick-StiX System with me, I'm just going to use my trekking poles up front in "bipod mode" with the Quick-Clip and my pack as a rear bag. The two points of contact that makes are going to be much sturdier and quicker to change positions.

I am trying to decide on a primary glassing & stabilizing setup.

I have a leofoto rig right ow with an MA-40 head. Totals 4 pounds and is reasonable. I have quick-stix with no clip. I am wondering: Will I get the best stability off the bipod with a clip?

I had the same curiosity about the third leg system and am a hair disappointed that it doesn’t seem viable.

 

[JDMBEND]

I recall hearing a Rumor that a “heavier duty” version may be on the drawing board. I would be first in line for that, if it was a few oz’s heavier for shooting off of.